Here is a sketch of Lincoln Cathedral tower, drawn from the cloisters.
Lincoln Cathedral was originally built in 1072, as part of William the Conqueror’s programme of cathedral-building in England after his 1066 invasion.
It was partly destroyed in an earthquake in 1185. It might be more accurate to say that parts of the cathedral fell down at the time of the earthquake. The cathedral had construction faults, and the earthquake may well have triggered a collapse that was in any case imminent. The earthquake was something like 4 or 5 on the Richter scale. It’s interesting to note that such (natural) earthquakes are quite common in the UK and seem to happen every two years or so.
Then it was rebuilt in the current ornate style in around 1200.
We went on a tour. Here are some of my very quick sketches as our guide, Paul, took us around the cathedral.
After the tour I went to the cloisters and finished my picture of the tower. Here is work in progress.
We went to Lincoln by train. It was pouring with rain but we still enjoyed the cathedral. We shall go back when we can see the sun pouring through the stained glass windows.
See also my post on Durham Cathedral.
Jane Sketching 